Blue Gold : World Water Wars

Comments (0)

Transcript of Blue Gold : World Water Wars

Blue Gold is about ....Raising awareness on the matter of water and to remind us water is our basic rightInforming the public of the threats coming our wayPersuading the inhabitants of Earth to take actionThe Way outThe problematic part is that many people aren't aware of how serious the problem really is.

The problematic part is that the population continues to grow therefore the production will never stop.

Blue Gold: World Water WarsTitle:Blue Gold: World Water WarsAuthor:Sam BozzoBased on the book: Blue Gold: The Right to Stop the Corporate Theft of the World’s Water by Maude Barlow and Tony ClarkeAudience:General PublicYear Distributed:April 26, 2009Born February 15th, 1969, Sam Bozzo is an American film director and author.

Until now, he's made three award winning short films. This earned him to be in the "Top 10 Project Greenlight Director honor" Sam BozzoAccording to this documentary,many wars will be fought in the future, in the name of Water.

This necessity for humans is owned by corporate giants, private investors and corrupt governments; each attempting to make profit.

Because of their decision, many civilizations are going through hardships. Very soon, however, it will be our turn to suffer. As Maude Barlow proclaims, “This is our revolution, this is our war”.It also analyzes the failed solutions we have attempted to use to solve this water crisisGives cheap alternative solutionsTony Clarke Co-Author of "Blue

Vindana ShivaPhysicist, Ecologist, Activist, Author of "Water Wars"KEY QUESTIONS:What can we do to prevent the world’s fresh water supply from disappearing?

What should be done: Conserve water.Why should it be done: There is already not enough water of the form and quality we need, and this problem is not likely to be solved soon.

When should it be done: Within 50 yearsWho should do it: Everyone

THESISThis is both a fact and action documentary. It outlines the problems facing the water shortages and it gives realistic solutions.

APPEALSFact: Experts analyze the water problem.Emotion: Shows poor people in other parts of the world that don’t have fresh water.Cause/Effect: Our actions today affect our water supply in the future.Legal: The government privatizes the water to big corporations.

Main CausesSolution:How to Stop Privatization of Water:- Ensure there is water around the home so we do not demand markets to do so for us.

How to Make Sure Water Will be Abundant: BLUE ALTERNATIVE PROJECT- Return water to its natural cycle by irrigating the land.- Tricking water into staying in holes and not losing its essence and nutrients in salt water.

This solution is better than any other because:- it is a very CHEAP solution- allows the soil to replenish itself- can create millions of jobs for people

Main CausesWater being polluted by agriculturers using chemicals to increase farming productivity. -> Leads to polluted water.

This poor quality of water causes..a rise in miscarriageless sperm counts in mencreates cholera kills more children than malaria, AIDS and wars. What I learned was: Kenya pays more for water then for Coca-ColaWhen they turn on the tap water, sometimes only air comes out and they are still charged.

What surprised us:how serious the problem has become.

What We Liked:What we liked was how effective and informative the documentary was.In a perfect world, people would not be so greedy and money would not be an issue